Publications

Fascinating facts from our past

May 20, 2026

Damien Burke, archivist for the Irish Jesuit Province, has been casting a beady eye over the 1926 census just released online. It has a lot to tell us.

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Mary’s ‘yes’

May 18, 2026

May is the month of Mary. And Fr Gerard Condon reflects on her 'yes' to God at the annunciation in an article from the Messenger magazine.

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Energy in gratitude

May 5, 2026

May Messenger: A reflection on gratitude, finding God in simple acts, and the call to care for one another.

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April Messenger: Hope, renewal and growth

April 13, 2026

In these uncertain times, the April Messenger offers rest and reflection, with themes of hope, renewal, gratitude and transformation in everyday life.

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Returning to the heart

March 31, 2026

A new book by Anna Burke reflects on the enduring significance of the Sacred Heart of Jesus as a symbol of the unity of divine and human love.

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‘Follow the money’

March 13, 2026

As the USA's war with Iran continues, Dr Phyllis Zagano, friend of IJC, has turned her attention to a conflict which has the world on edge.

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Women: Giants of the Irish Church

March 11, 2026

The March Messenger marked International Women's Day with a celebratory editorial by Fr Donal Neary SJ.

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Our Mother Too: Mary Embraces the World

March 4, 2026

Author Eric Clayton talks about his book that introduces children to Mary, the mother of Jesus, through eight apparitions around the world.

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A trip to the Jesuit archives

February 27, 2026

A documentary on RTE's Lyric FM offers listeners a unique insight into the friendship between a talented but forgotten poet and a supportive Jesuit.

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Spring Catalogue 2026

February 27, 2026

Messenger spring catalogue: From in-depth historical study to accessible guides for prayer and discernment.

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